Michael P. Gannon Named 2012 Distinguished Alumnus

LANSING 4/18/12 – The Lansing
Community College (LCC) Alumni Association has selected Michael P. Gannon as
the recipient of the Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award for 2012.

Gannon is Senior Vice President, Chief Strategic and Human
Resources Officer for Nexteer Automotive Corporation in Saginaw,
Michigan, where he helped guide the nationally recognized
turnaround of the $2.2 billion dollar steering and driveline
automotive enterprise from a position of significant loss to
profitability.

Nexteer Automotive President & CEO Robert
J. Remenar says, "Without Mike’s unselfish devotion and
dedication, it is unlikely that Nexteer would exist today. He is
a champion of the business, the community and people at large."

Gannon received his associate’s degree from Lansing Community
College in 1973, graduating Summa Cum Laude. He received his
bachelor’s degree from Kettering University and a master's
degree in business administration from the University of
Michigan.

He began his career with General Motors Oldsmobile
Division in Lansing and later became vice president of personnel
for GM Europe where he was responsible for over 50,000
employees. Prior to joining Nexteer, he served as divisional
vice president of human resources for Delphi Steering.

Gannon sits on the Executive Committee as Vice Chairman of the Saginaw Future (SF) Board of
Directors. Established in 1992, SF is a public-private alliance
of local businesses, the County of Saginaw, City of Saginaw, 16
local municipalities and the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce.
SF's strategic partners also include education, labor and
government. Since its beginning, SF has remained dedicated to
fostering quality job creation through expanding local industry
and attracting new business to the community.

Saginaw FuturePresident JoAnn Crary says,
"Mike played a key role in transforming the Nexteer global
headquarters operation from a high cost location destined for
closure to a competitive site that is winning new business. This
exceptional work has saved over 2,500 U.S. manufacturing jobs
and added hundreds of jobs, ensuring economic stability for
families in our region."

Michael is the son of LCC’s Founding President Philip Gannon and
Lois Gannon, and one of three Gannon children to attend LCC.

The Distinguished Alumni Award was established to honor
outstanding alumnus who have achieved a high level of
professional accomplishment and have made significant personal
contributions through their involvement in community service.

The award will be presented during a special reception on
Friday, May 18, 2012 at 2:30 p.m., Paula D. Cunningham
Administration Building Board Room at Lansing Community College.
That same day Gannon will speak at LCC’s Commencement at 7 p.m.,
Jack Breslin Student Events Center at Michigan State University.